1876 Georgia gubernatorial election

1876 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Alfred H. Colquitt Jonathan Norcross Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 111,297 33,443 Percentage 76.89% 23.11%

Results by County: Colquitt:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90% Norcross:     50–60%     60–70%     80–90% No Data:

Governor before election James Milton Smith Democratic Elected Governor Alfred H. Colquitt Democratic

The 1876 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1876. to elect the next Governor of Georgia. Democratic candidate and former United States Representative from Georgia's 2nd congressional district. Alfred H. Colquitt defeated Republican candidate and former Mayor of Atlanta Jonathan Norcross. ^[1]

General election

On election day, October 4, 1876, Democratic nominee Alfred H. Colquitt won the election by a margin of 77,854 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Jonathan Norcross, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Colquitt was sworn in as the 49th Governor of Georgia on January 12, 1877. ^[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1876

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Alfred H. Colquitt	111,297	76.89
	Republican	Jonathan Norcross	33,443	23.11
Total votes			144,740	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Gov. Alfred Holt Colquitt". National Governors Association . Retrieved 2024-01-03.
2. "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 30, 2021. Retrieved 2024-01-03.